Kyle

There’s plenty to do in Kyle for all, y’all! From horseback riding, touring historical sites, or sitting down for a great meal at one of the many restaurants new to town. In the last decade, Kyle has seen rapid growth bringing with it lots of new, exciting amenities while keeping and embracing our small-town roots, making Kyle a southern city through and through with amazing barbecue, TexMex, comfort food and plenty of international options. 

Kyle’s undeniable southern roots are something to celebrate and boy do we at the Kyle Fair A Tex-Stravaganza, a three-day festival with a full musical lineup boasting country, Tejano, and rock acts, a carnival, and a hootenanny so big you’ll want to bring an extra pair of dancin’ boots. We’ll ask a favor of you though; we need judges for the rib, ‘rita, and fajita competitions. So, if you think you’re up for the task, chow down on some barbecue and sip on a Rita to help determine who’s the best, or join in the competition yourself!

Visit yesteryear at the Kyle Railroad Depot & Heritage Center, a fully restored depot that exhibits artifacts from 1917 through 1965. The railroad played an important part in the town’s origins. In 1880, Kyle was founded along the International and Great Northern Railroad by Captain Fergus Kyle (the town’s namesake) and D. R. Moore. They donated 200 acres of land to the railroad and much of the area’s lots were auctioned off under the grand Kyle Auction Oak. See more of Kyle’s past at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, the former home of the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, and the Kyle Log House, a well-preserved example of a double pen, dogtrot log home that’s full of stories. Take the Texas Historical Commission’s tour of the historical markers in Kyle for a deeper dive into the past.

Traveling with the whole gang? Kyle has many family-friendly attractions. Enjoy catch-and-release fishing at Lake Kyle, which also has an on-site playground and plenty of room to run. Go horseback riding and watch a polo match at County Line Polo Club and practice your drive at Plum Creek Golf Course. Challenge each other to a friendly game of bowling at EVO Entertainment, where you can also watch movies while you dine in luxury recliners or play some games in the arcade. Stop by one of our gorgeously designed parks, ranging from the sports focused Gregg-Clarke Park to the introspective and serene Heroes Memorial Park, and La Verde Park, a park designed for play with a truly unique event lawn and playground your kids won’t soon forget. Walk around Steeplechase Park and play a round of disc golf at a course designed by the great John Houck of the disc golf hall of fame before cooling off in the splash pad! 

Kyle’s central location makes it the perfect base for day trips through the Texas Hill Country. Venture out to nearby Texas wineries like the Duchman Family Winery, Driftwood Estate Winery & Vineyard, Wimberley Valley Winery, and Texas Keeper Taproom where you can also enjoy a menu featuring a locally sourced and seasonal food menu. Take in the nature, landscape, and wildlife the Texas Hill Country is known for at nearby state parks like Lockhart State Park, Palmetto State Park, McKinney Falls State Park, and Blanco State Park.  

When you visit Kyle, there’s no telling what adventure awaits you around the bend. A great place to start is the Kyle GeoTour Challenge, a fun, interactive way to get to know this city. Whether you’re geocaching or sinking your teeth into some delicious pie, you’ll find any stay in Kyle is as sweet as can be. Discover more about what this Hill Country destination has to offer here.